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Working out during a heatwave can be challenging, but with these simple tips, you can stay cool and safe while still enjoying your outdoor workouts. As the temperature starts to rise in the summer months, it’s important to take extra precautions when exercising outdoors. Heatwaves can be particularly dangerous for those who are physically active, as the combination of high heat and humidity can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke. If you’re someone who loves to work out outside during the summer months, it’s important to know how to cool down properly after your exercise routine. Here are some easy tips to help you stay cool and safe during a heatwave: Stay hydrated: Make sure to drink plenty of water before, during, and after your workout to keep your body hydrated. Aim for at least 8-10 glasses of water per day, and carry a water bottle with you during your workout. Take frequent breaks: It’s important to listen to your body when exercising in the heat. If you feel dizzy, nauseous, or overly fatigued, take a break and cool down. Find a shady spot to rest and drink some water before continuing your workout. Wear loose, […]
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Even the most dedicated enthusiasts can have a hard time during winter to go out for that jog or workout compared to when it’s warm and sunny outside. This season can indeed be very disruptive to people’s exercise routines. The winter season not only makes us lazy but further slows down weight loss due to a reduction in sweating. However, if your goal is to remove as many obstacles as possible and make small changes that can make staying active easier until warmer times arrive then follow these tips on how to motivate yourself to stay active when the weather gets colder. Stretching indoors Practising stretching inside can help increase your body temperature before you step out to work out. This helps reduce feeling cold as soon as you leave your house. Do some brisk stretches before wearing your cold-weather clothing. Right activewear In a humid climate, people opt for cotton clothing as it absorbs moisture (sweat). But in winter, you want to avoid that because if your clothes are soaked in moisture, it will leave you feeling colder. So go for sports clothing made from cotton-mix or synthetic fibre since they soak 50 per cent less moisture […]
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Learning how to get a slim waist can help increase your metabolism and help you reach your fitness goals When it comes to learning how to get a slim waist, exercise and nutrition have a big part to play. Working out helps you boost your metabolism and build muscle, while the food you eat supports your body throughout the day. For example, the best protein powders for weight loss can help you stay on top of your daily protein goals, as this essential nutrient keeps you fuller for longer, even between meals. While sticking to a sustainable exercise program can help you enter into a slight calorie deficit by expending more calories than you consume. And while there is little evidence to support fat loss targeted to a specific area, toning your stomach goes hand in hand with losing weight. So, to help you learn how to get a slim waist or a more toned stomach, we spoke to a handful of nutritionists and personal trainers to learn the latest train of thought to get you started. 1. Try high-intensity workouts If you’re feeling uninspired by your current exercise regime, why not try high-intensity interval training (HIIT)? This […]
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Leg day just got a major upgrade with this six-step routine. Strong, sculpted legs mean a healthy you. Your legs help you get from one place to another, and according to Harvard Health Publishing, having strong leg muscles helps you successfully perform activities you love, like biking, hiking, running, and swimming. We’re here to share the benefits of keeping your legs strong and toned, along with this productive six-minute inner thigh workout brought to you by certified health, wellness, and fitness trainer Sami Clarke of FORM. Get ready to melt away the excess fat and feel the lower-body burn. A study published in the American Journal of Medicine revealed that older individuals who have more muscle mass have a substantially greater chance of living longer. According to Clarke, FORM’s six-minute inner thigh workout is a fan favorite, because it gets the job done quickly and efficiently, boosting the strength of your lower body. She explains, “Focusing on the inner thighs is crucial for supporting your other lower body movements while toning and strengthening the legs. With our no-repeats workouts, which means no exercise is done twice, this provides extra motivation on those days when you need it, to stay […]
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Full-body dumbbell workouts are an excellent way to amp up your regular exercise routine. Dumbbell exercises help burn many calories, boost muscle strength, promote bone density, and strengthen every upper and lower body muscle. While bodyweight and barbell exercises are practical, full-body dumbbell workouts are versatile and offer innumerable workout options. They are arguably one of the best exercise tools for full-body training, suitable for beginners and advanced exercisers alike. Try These Full-body Dumbbell Workouts 1) Bent-over Row The bent-over row is one of the most effective full-body dumbbell muscle-building workouts. Though this exercise mainly targets the back, it also engages the lats, shoulders, hamstrings, glutes, forearms, and biceps. To do the bent-over row: Stand with your legs at a shoulder-width distance and your knees slightly bent. Grab a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing each other. Now bend forward at a 45-degree angle and pull the dumbbells up towards the side of your chest. While lifting the dumbbell, keep your wrists from moving. Lower the dumbbells slowly to the starting position and go for the next rep. 2) Dumbbell Sit-ups Dumbbell sit-ups are among the best full-body dumbbell workouts to incorporate into your exercise […]
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In my opinion, taking time for yourself to work out is one of the best forms of self-care. But if you’re not sure what to do in the gym, it might not feel all that rejuvenating. Instead of letting stress creep up as you scan the gym to figure out which machines are free and if you can snag a squat rack, I recommend coming in with a plan of action. Whether you’re following a workout plan or showing up already knowing what you’re going to do for the day, preparation makes your workouts a lot smoother — and that’s where this full-body gym workout comes in. This full-body workout for the gym (which you can also do at home, with the right equipment) consists of just eight moves but truly works your whole body. You’ll be targeting your shoulders, biceps, back, glutes, quads, and core with these moves, and the whole thing shouldn’t take more than 45 minutes, which is about how long you might spend wandering around the gym looking for open equipment. All you need to get this full-body gym workout done are some dumbbells, a workout bench or step, and a stability ball — but just […]
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The internet is flooded with embarrassing moments. There are plenty of people trying to work out and doing it horribly wrong. Such a person is known by a lot of terms such as rookie, beginner, and even the insulting term ‘noob’. But, if you want to set yourself apart from these terms and rather be considered as a ‘promising beginner’, here are some common mistakes you should never make when going to the gym: 1. Guessing: One of the best ways to go viral is to just guess how a piece of equipment works. You may end up looking like the funniest person in the entire gym. Yes, we also understand that always bugging your gym trainer every time you can’t understand how something works seems awful, but the way things go in the gym are a bit different. Here, the experts are more than happy to help you get to your fitness goals provided that you show promise. So, heed their advice any time you are confused. 2. Magical Supplements: Supplements, as the word suggests, is something which is supplementary to your current diet, and not a replacement. Be it the amino acids, proteins, mass gainer or any other […]
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Making it to the gym every time is just not realistic these days, considering the number of different tasks we cram into an average day and the unforeseen events which do occur that require us to adjust our scheduled activities. However, not being able to make it to the gym occasionally should not bring about a break in your workout routine as you may want to consider doing home fitness workouts instead. Most people do not do fitness workouts from home because they do not believe in its effectiveness but the truth is that home fitness workouts which are done regularly and with sufficient intensity can be very effective. Given the varying goals for exercising, home fitness workouts may not be ideal for everyone but it does offer the occasional break from the regular routine even for the most dedicated gym enthusiast. While there is some doubt as to how effective home fitness workouts are compared to regular gym time, the truth is that you can see very good result from working out at home depending on what your goals are. What is important is to ensure that your home fitness routines are balanced and include exercises that deal with […]
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Take a look around your gym, and you’ll probably see people who are doing the same cardio routines, day after day, without gaining noticeable improvements in their body shape or composition. Maybe you’re one of them. When, every once in a while, someone shows up with an enviously sculpted body, you may wonder: What is she doing differently? The answer is: She’s probably training the right way for her body type — something 70 percent of people are not doing, according to Phil Catudal, a celebrated National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)–certified personal trainer in the Los Angeles area. “Each of us has a genetic and physiological design that determines our body type, or somatotype, and different body types have different responses to certain fitness programs,” says Catudal, a global health coach and the author of Just Your Type: The Ultimate Guide to Eating and Training Right for Your Body Type. (Full disclosure: I wrote the book with him from which the following tips come.) So it could be that you or the men and women you see at the gym are performing the right exercises the right way — but they’re optimal for someone else’s body type, not yours. […]
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Fitness pros weigh in on whether working out when you’re sore is a good or bad thing — plus, what you can do to recover. Feeling very sore after a workout can seem like a badge of honor; it’s a reminder that you got up in the morning to make time to exercise, and that you really pushed yourself. But if you’re still feeling the burn the next day, should you work out while sore anyway? While some soreness after a new or intense workout is totally natural, a “no pain, no gain” mindset can have serious consequences if you ignore signs that your body needs a rest. Yes, the work you do in the gym is important, but it’s just as crucial to give your body sufficient time to recover in between workouts, according to Kirk Campbell, M.D., a sports medicine surgeon and assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center. While you may be tempted to power through, there’s great danger in not allowing ample time for your muscles to rest, explains Leesa Galatz, M.D., chair of the orthopedic department at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Since the soreness you’re experiencing is […]
